References:

TC 3-21.220– Static Line Parachut-

ing Techniques and Training, Chap-

ter 10, Jumpmaster and Safety

Duties in Flight; Chapter 14, A-

Series Containers; Chapter 16,

High-Performance Transport Air-

craft.

On tactical operations, supplies

and equipment too large to be

jumped by the individual Soldier

must be delivered to the desig-

nated drop zone. The two types

of containers normally used to do

this are the A-7A cargo sling and

the A-21 cargo bag. As a jump-

master, you are not only responsi-

ble for your personnel, but also

the equipment that is delivered

from your aircraft. The equip-

ment’s safe arrival on the drop

zone could easily mean the differ-

ence between mission success and

failure. This article will discuss key

issues regarding the rigging and

inspection of door bundles.

The A-7A has the following compo-

nents:

One strap, 188 inches long, con-

structed of Type X cotton or Type

VII nylon.

A strap fastener at one end of

each strap.

Four D-Rings.

THREE-STRAP BUNDLE

The JM lays out one strap parallel

(lengthwise) to the load. He then

lays out two more straps parallel to

each other and perpendicular to the

load. He ensures that the thick lip

portion of the strap fasteners are

facing down and are on the same

side of the load, and that straps are

at least 14 to 16 inches apart from

each other, centered on the parallel

(lengthwise) strap. He continues

with the following steps:

Talking Points on Door Bundles

Commander’s Corner It is with great honor

and privilege that CSM Leewor-

thy and I are able to bring to you

this quarterly edition of the 1st

Battalion, 507th Parachute Infan-

try Regiment’s “Static Line

News”. Having recently taken

command of the 507th PIR, I

have been impressed with the

constant and professional dia-logue within the Airborne com-

munity as the Department of

Defense nears the final stages of

fielding the T-11 Advanced Tacti-

cal Parachute System. As the

fielding of the T-11 ATPS contin-

ues, the Basic Airborne,

Jumpmaster, and Pathfinder

courses are also moving towards

full integration. Updates in our

Programs of Instruction and

governing regulations, training

apparatus upgrades, and equip-

ment purchases are a few of our

current efforts to ensure a

smooth transition for our new-

est Airborne, Jumpmaster and Pathfinder students. We look

forward to serving with you.

Airborne!

15 August 2014 Volume II Issue III

1-507th PIR (Airborne)

Static Line News

Inside this issue:

Commander’s

Corner

1

Talking Points on

Door Bundles

1-2

Changes to TC 3-

21.220

3

LTC Brown’s Full

Biography

4

Rigger’s Corner:

The New RA-1 Para-

chute

5

LTC Korey E. Brown

Commander, 1-507 PIR

Route the strap that is running

parallel (lengthwise) to the load

over the top of the load and

through the two D-Rings. Center

the two D-Rings on top of the

load.

Route the strap through the

strap fastener and tighten it down.

Ensure that the strap fastener

does not rest on the top of the

load.

Roll the excess hand over hand

towards the load and secure it

with a surgeon’s knot and locking

knot, above the strap fastener, but

not on top of the load.

Route the straps that are run-

ning perpendicular to the load

through the D-Rings on the top of

the load, from the inside toward

the outside so that the D-Rings are

pointing towards each other.

Route the straps through the

strap fasteners, and tighten them

down.

Continued on page 2

knot and that the quick-release device is

centered on the bundle.

INSPECTION

The cargo parachute is placed on the center

of the bundle and is inspected for:

Four tie-down straps.

Two risers, complete (clevis, clevis pin,

safety wire).

Static line, complete, with clevis (clevis,

clevis pin, safety wire, and lanyard) and at-

tached to the upper loop portion of the

static line. The drogue device (present only

on the G-14 cargo parachute) must be at-

tached to the break-cord attaching loop,

unless a breakaway static line is used.

ATTACHMENT

When attaching the G-14 or T-10 cargo, low

cost low altitude (LCLA) parachute, ensure

that the risers go directly to the attachment

point (D-ring). He continues with the fol-

lowing steps:

Four tie-down tapes are attached to the

load and tied in a bow knot.

Static line is free to deploy.

Risers are not routed around or under any part of the container. (This occurs be-

fore inspecting).

Note. The cargo parachute should be at-

tached with the side of the pack where the

risers come out, co-located to the rough

side of the bundle.

Jumpmaster Actions While In Flight After the 20 minute time warning, JMs and

safeties unlash door bundles (if any) and

move them near the jump door(s). Once

positioned, the static line of each cargo para-

chute is attached to the outboard anchor

Door Bundles

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Advanced Emergency

Roll the excess hand over hand towards

the load and secure it with a surgeon’s knot

and locking knot, above the strap fastener,

but not on top of the load.

Once all the straps are tightened and

secured, the free running ends should not

rest on top of the load. The bundle should

have one smooth side for ease in ejecting it

from the aircraft.

The A-21 cargo bag has the following com-

ponents:

Canvas cover. Cotton duck material, 97

-115 inches, with eight strap keepers.

Sling assembly with scuff pad. One

188 inch main strap, two 144 inch side

straps. Dimensions of the scuff pad are 30

by 48 inches with four carrying handles.

Quick-release assembly. One quick-

release device with one safety clip and safety

lanyard.

Ring Assembly. The ring assembly has a

1-inch, steel-rod ring, with a 9-inch strap

ending in a friction adapter.

METHOD OF RIGGING

The Jumpmaster spreads the canvas cover

on a level surface with all strap keepers fac-

ing up. He positions the sling assembly web-

bing straps down on the canvas cover and

threads the straps through the keepers. The

sling and canvas cover are turned over as a

unit so the sling is beneath the cover. The

jumpmaster centers the load on the canvas

cover, using cushioning material, as needed.

He wraps the load in the canvas cover, side

flap first, and folds all excess material under.

He continues with the following steps:

Attach the ring assembly to the 188-inch

strap, keeping the D-Ring to D-Ring contact

and ensuring they are centered.

Attach the four quick-release straps to

the 144-inch side straps. Ensure that the

rotating disk is facing up when the quick-

release assembly is placed on top of the load

(thick lip portion of the friction bar facing

out).

Thread the fixed, quick-release strap with

the quick-release assembly attached through

the nearest steel D-Ring. Thread the re-

maining quick release straps through the

nearest steel D-rings. Insert the lugs into

the quick-release assembly.

Tighten the quick-release straps and the

O-ring straps; roll all excess webbing. En-

sure that it is tied off below the friction

adapter with a surgeon’s knot and locking

line cable and the following inspection se-

quence is completed:

Static line and clevis (safety wire must be

bent so that it has metal to metal contact).

Pack closing tie.

Drogue device (one for C-130; two for C-

17).

Point of attachment to the bundles

(risers).

Tie-down tapes (one on each corner).

Pack tray and bundle (for any loose or

excess webbing).

When the inspection is completed, the JM

slaps the smooth side of the bundle and en-

sures it is facing the trail edge of the door.

The Jumpmaster continues with the time

warnings, jump commands, and his outside

air safety checks. After the final outside air

safety check, the JM moves back inside the

aircraft, and with the assistance of the No. 1

jumper, positions the door bundle on the

jump platform so that it is on its balance

point, with its longest dimension vertically in

the door, and the parachute on the top or

inboard side of the bundle. Then the JM:

Maintains a firm grasp on the bundle with

the lead hand and a firm grasp on the trail

edge of the jump door with the trail hand.

He ensures that the cargo parachute static

line is routed above the trail arm.

Keeps his eyes on the jump caution light.

When the light turns green, he ejects the

door bundle, ensuring that it goes straight

out and does not tumble through the risers.

The Jumpmaster will ensure that the static

line is riding high in the door. Then he:

Maintains a firm grasp with his trail hand

and turns toward the cargo area.

Makes firm eye contact with the AJM and

exchanges a thumbs up signal, meaning the

door bundles have been ejected, that neither

person knows of any unsafe condition, and

that each is ready to exit personnel.

Positions parachutists in the door only after

the previous step is accomplished.

Follow this procedure when ejecting door

bundles from one door or both doors, as

long as both doors are open.

Centers his body on the lead edge of the

jump door and issues the eighth jump com-

mand.

Changes to TC 3-21.220

We have recently made

small changes to the TC 3-21.220,

and have submitted these changes to

Army Publications. The changes are

minor, but significant for the Air-

borne Community. The two changes

cover a “DZSTL” course that we no

longer teach and missed in the re-

write. The other change deals with

“Collisions and Entanglements”, and ensuring that this manual and AR 95-

4 are the same. This will help the

DZSO and the malfunctions NCO

clearly define what they are seeing

and give accurate reporting.

Changes to TC 3-21.220

Page 7-4 “Drop Zone Support

Team Leader” Paragraph 7-14.

We deleted bullets “USAIS DZSTL

MTT” and “82d Airborne Division

Advanced Airborne School DZSTL

Course”. We also deleted “or com-

pleted a DSZTL refresher course

taught by a current DZSTL personnel

within the preceding 180 days”.

These courses are no longer taught.

Page 3-5 “Collisions and Entan-

glements” Paragraph 3-25. This

bullet will read as follows:

A collision is the physical impact or con-

tact, however slight, of one parachutist or

parachutist’s equipment with that of an-

other parachutist where both parachutists

separate prior to making contact with the

ground.

An entanglement is the entwining or at-

tachment of a parachutist or parachutist’s

equipment with that of another parachut-

ist, during descent, whether or not the

entanglement lasts until the parachutists

contact the ground.

Page 3-5 “Entanglements” Paragraph

3-27. This bullet will read as follows:

3-27. If a jumper becomes entangled with

one or more suspension lines of another parachute, the parachutist does one of the

following, depending on the type of para-

chute being used: (broken down further in

the chapter depending on parachute type).

Incident Altitudes

High altitude occurs from aircraft

exit throughout full canopy deploy-

ment (1st Point of Performance). Mid Altitude occurs after full can-

opy deployment throughout descent

to the preparation for landing attitude

designated for the jumped parachute

(2nd-3rd Point of Performance).

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Low altitude occurs from the

preparation for landing attitude

throughout descent to landing (4th

PoP).

Page 3-18. The heading of para-

graph 3-87 is changed from T-10 Para-

chute to T-11 Parachute.

Page 3-18. Paragraph 3-88 has been

changed; the first bullet will read:

If a parachutist is jumping with the T-

11 parachute and becomes entangled,

the jumper should stay where they are

and be prepared to execute a proper

PLF.

Page 3-18. Paragraph 3-88 has been

changed by deleting the following

bullets:

Once both jumpers are even, they will

face each other and grasp each other’s

left main lift web.

Both jumpers will discuss which PLF

to execute.

Both jumpers will conduct the same

PLF.

Neither jumper will execute a front

PLF.

Corner-Vent Entanglement Corner-Vent Entanglement

with deployed T-11R

Drop Zone Support

Team Leader

After completing Intermediate

Level Education in 2009, LTC Brown was

assigned to Fort Carson and the 4th Brigade

(Light), 4th Infantry Division where he

served as the Battalion Executive Officer,

Battalion Operations Officer for the 1st

Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, and Com-

mander of the 4th Brigade Rear Detachment.

His most recent assignment was at the Divi-

sion Chief of Exercises and Tasking, 4th

Infantry Division.

LTC Brown has three deployments

in support of the Global War on Terror

serving as a Company Commander (OIF

I&II), Aide-de-Camp for the Assistant ISAF Commander (OEF VII), and Battalion Execu-

tive Officer (OEF VIII). He holds a Bache-

lor’s of Science Degree in Psychology, Mas-

ter’s of Arts Degree in Operational Security

Management and a Florida/Colorado Elemen-

tary and Exceptional Education Teaching

Certificate.

His awards and decorations in-

clude the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meri-

torious Service Medal, Meritorious Service

Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal,

Army Commendation Medal, Army

LTC Korey E. Brown

1-507th Anniversary

August 16, 1940

The United States Army

Airborne School was founded on Au-

gust 16, 1940. Spurred by the suc-

cessful employment of airborne troops

by the Germans in their invasion of

the Low Countries, the U.S. military

began an all-out effort to develop this

new form of warfare. First Lieutenant

William T. Ryder, from the 29th Infan-

try Regiment, volunteered and was

designated the test platoon’s Platoon

Leader. Forty Eight enlisted men were

selected from a pool of over 200 vol-

unteers. Once gathered, the platoon

moved into tents near Lawson Field,

and an abandoned hanger was ob-

tained for use as a training hall and for parachute packing. Less than forty-five

days after organization, to include a

move to the Safe Parachute Company

at Hightstown, NJ in order to be

trained on the 250-foot free towers

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LTC Brown enlisted in the Army in

1992 and was assigned to the 82d Airborne

Division (2nd Battalion 505th Parachute

Infantry Regiment), Fort Bragg, North Caro-

lina.

He was commissioned in 1997

through the Officer Candidate School and

branched into the Infantry. Following Offi-

cer Candidate School and follow-on courses

at Fort Benning, LTC Brown returned to the

82d Airborne Division (1st Battalion, 505th

Parachute Infantry Regiment) and Fort Bragg,

where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader

and Company Executive Officer.

Upon completion of the Infantry

Officer’s Career Course, LTC Brown served

as the Battalion Assistant S3 and Battalion

Adjutant, Joint Security Area, South Korea. In 2002, he was assigned to Fort Hood and

the 1st Cavalry Division where he served as

the 2nd Brigade Chief of Plans and com-

manded two companies, HHC 2nd Brigade,

and A Co, 1-5 Infantry (Mechanized). In

2005, LTC Brown returned to Fort Benning

to serve as a Company Commander and

Battalion Executive Officer for the Infantry

Officer’s Basic Course.

Achievement Medal, Iraq and Afghan Cam-

paign Medals, Global War on Terror Expe-

ditionary Medal, Korea Defense Service

Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Non-

Commissioned Officer Professional Devel-

opment Ribbon (2), NATO ISAF Medal, the

Master Parachutist, Air Assault, Aircraft

Crewman, Combat and Expert Infantryman

Badges, Australian and German Parachute

Badges, and Ranger Tab.

LTC Brown is married to the

former Tracy Renee’ Bright of Austin,

Texas. They have twin daughters, Rachel

and Christina, age 18.

that had been used during the New York

World’s Fair, the first jump from an air-

craft in flight by members of the test pla-

toon was made from a Douglas B-18 over

Lawson Field on 16 August, 1940. Before

the drop, the test platoon held a lottery

to determine who would follow Lieuten-

ant Ryder out of the airplane. As such,

Private William N. (Red) King became the

first enlisted man to make an official jump

as a paratrooper in the United States

Army. Two weeks later, on 29 August, at

Lawson Field, the platoon made the first

platoon mass jump held in the United

States. Following these jumps, and as

more airborne units were activated, it

became apparent that a centralized train-

ing facility should be established. Conse-

quently, the facility was organized at Fort

Benning on 15 May 1942. As the 74th Anniversary of the creation of the United

States Army Airborne School draws near,

we remember the legacy of Lieutenant

William T. Ryder, Private Red King, and

the entire original airborne test platoon.

Down to Earth!

Training Video

Rigger’s Corner: The New RA-1 Parachute

Imagine exiting an aircraft at

35,000 feet above sea level, deploying a

parachute, and descending for 50 minutes

to a drop zone 20 miles away, before finally

landing safely. The new RA-1 parachute will

makes this a reality for the high-altitude

parachutist. The Military Free Fall (MFF)

Advanced Ram Air Parachute System is a

multi-mission, high altitude parachute deliv-

ery system. It allows Soldiers to exit at altitudes between 3,500 and 35,000 feet.

The parachute, which replaces the current

MC-4 parachute, supports a total jumper

weight of 450 pounds. It also provides non-

MFF personnel with a ram air parachute

that is static-line deployed.

Product Manger Soldier Clothing

and Individual Equipment, or PM SCIE,

working with the Natick Soldier Research,

Development and Engineering Center is

tackling the capability gaps in oxygen supply,

navigation and extreme temperatures asso-

ciated with such missions. The ARAPS’

three accessory systems are at different

stages of the acquisition process.

The Electronic Automatic Activa-

tion Device (EAAD) is used with current

and next generation parachute systems,

replacing the Automatic Ripcord Release. EAAD provides a simpler and more reliable

method of activation in the event the para-

chutist is unable to deploy the parachute at

the appropriate altitude. The EEAD acti-

vates and cuts the reserve parachute closing

loops if the jumper is falling at 78 mph or

faster at the minimum deployment altitude.

The Navigation Aid (NAVAID)

will provide in-flight navigation and mission

planning capability. It allows parachutists

under canopy to easily locate themselves

and the intended drop zone. The system

utilizes a GPS that integrates with the Mis-

sion Planner of the Joint Precision Airdrop

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System (MP JPADS). This ensures more

accurate canopy flight and drop zone land-

ings.

The Parachute Oxygen Mask

(POM) will provide supplemental oxygen at

13,000 feet and higher, and will be easier to

use and maintain than the current MBU-12P

mask. The POM will not interfere with the

parachutist’s vision or range of motion.

Currently, the MFF fielding road

map has been adjusted to the right. The

RA-1 will replace the forty six MC-4 para-

chutes in the 1-507th inventory. These

systems are primarily used to maintain cur-

rency for W8 qualified Rangers and Para-

chute Riggers assigned to Ft. Benning.

Want to be a Black Hat?

Are you interested in becoming an Airborne School Instructor?

Come join the 507th PIR team and become a member of the prestigious Airborne School!

Looking for Airborne Qualified E-5’s, E-6’s, and E-7’s; any MOS; any Branch!

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Ranger SchoolSilver Wings Demonstration Freefall Team

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please contact S3 NCOIC at 706-545-6262.